Blue Discus
A vibrant tropical fish known for its disc-shaped body and blue coloration.
Quick answer
Where to catch Blue Discus in Stardew Valley
Catch Blue Discus at Ginger Island during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 120g at normal quality and 240g when smoked.
Ginger Island
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, any weather
120g base, 240g iridium
90g Roe -> 180g Aged Roe
Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Price decision
Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?
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Sell directly
120g
Normal quality
Smoke once
240g
+120g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
90g Roe → 180g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Blue Discus worth keeping?
Keep Blue Discus if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Blue Discus when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
90g Roe can become 180g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 90g Roe, then 180g Aged Roe.
Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. The exact max-population output table and first capacity quest are shown below.
Verified 1.6.15 pond rules
Blue Discus Fish Pond output
Final daily chances at population 10; each value already includes the pond's 95% base output check and ordered item rolls.
Any item per day
95%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 3 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Banana | 1 | 15% |
| Golden Coconut | 1 | 4.3% |
| Roe | 1 minimum | 76% |
Where & When to Find Blue Discus
Location
- Ginger Island
Found in the river on Ginger Island.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 60
MediumModerate challenge
Dart Behavior
Makes sudden, quick movements in random directions. Most unpredictable behavior.
Tip: Stay centered and use small, quick adjustments. Don't overreact to movements.
Expert Tips for Blue Discus
Found in the Ginger Island river (freshwater). Darting behavior makes it moderately tricky.
Recommended Tackle
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
Cork Bobber
Larger fishing bar
Best for: Hard fish like legendaries
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 120g |
| Silver | 150g |
| Gold | 180g |
| Iridium | 240g |
Smoked Fish Value
The Fish Smoker uses 1 Coal and doubles the fish sell price while preserving quality. Fisher or Angler changes the fish value first; Artisan then increases the smoked product.
| Input Quality | Fish Value | Smoked Value |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 120g | 240g |
| Silver | 150g | 300g |
| Gold | 180g | 360g |
| Iridium | 240g | 480g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Blue Discus
- Ginger Island exclusive
- Fish Pond
- Aquarium decoration
Did You Know?
Discus fish are called 'King of the Aquarium' due to their beauty and challenging care requirements.